Animals tend to maximize their energy intake-to-expenditure ratio. What is this behavior called?
A)agonistic behavior
B)optimal foraging
C)dominance hierarchies
D)animal cognition
E)territoriality

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This behavior is referred to as optimal foraging, where animals try to obtain the maximum amount of energy while minimizing the energy spent on obtaining it. This behavior helps animals maximize their chances of survival and reproductive success.

Animals Tend to Maximize Their Energy Intake-To-Expenditure Ratio